Michigan v. Villanova Basketball tonight 6:30 FS1
I think a PSA may be in order about this game. Never has a National Championship game rematch garnered less attention from a fan base than this one. I was kind of thinking there would be a preview today or something, a mention, a faint whisper, a fading memory, something, maybe?
Anyway, I get it, there is a lot of football still to be played. And frankly, if this year follows the same path as, like, every Beilein team except for that one we will lose this game in howling fashion. But it is a thing that is occurring so just a reminder to check in on it tonight. Revenge tour continues? Maybe? No?
Go Blue.
November 14th, 2018 at 4:29 PM ^
Donte DiVincenzo still haunts my dreams
November 14th, 2018 at 4:38 PM ^
Win or lose, I'm looking forward to seeing the new lineup/rotation and the young guys. I think the defense will keep it close, but need to start hitting those 3's.
November 14th, 2018 at 4:38 PM ^
Lots of ennui in this thread. I think UM channels their inner Don Brown-led UM defense and pulls off the upset. F Philly!
November 14th, 2018 at 4:42 PM ^
Honestly I have no idea what this is supposed to be about:
"And frankly, if this year follows the same path as, like, every Beilein team except for that one we will lose this game in howling fashion."
November 14th, 2018 at 4:43 PM ^
The Burke team that opened up something like 20-0, I would guess.
November 14th, 2018 at 4:53 PM ^
Kick some ‘nova ass tonight fellas!!
Go Blue!!!
November 14th, 2018 at 5:01 PM ^
BTW, if you're strapped for Michigan Basketball info, head on over to UMHoops.com. Dylan and co. do fantastic work.
November 14th, 2018 at 5:04 PM ^
Hell yeah it does. Let's get 'em!
November 14th, 2018 at 5:09 PM ^
Jeez........the comments in this thread remind me why the U-M Ticket Office called me and gave me a deal on season tickets for MBB. Also found out why each time I've been to Crisler so far this season.
None of the season ticket holders around me have showed up yet and there have been 3 opportunities to go to games.
Guessing no one is gonna show up until UNC in 2 weeks.
November 14th, 2018 at 5:14 PM ^
Let us know how many people show up tonight.
November 14th, 2018 at 5:19 PM ^
Actually, they have you on a list of "people who will give us 150% of their yearly disposable income." :)
November 14th, 2018 at 7:01 PM ^
UNC is sold out.
I got my tickets for the IU game and I can't wait! Go Blue!
November 14th, 2018 at 5:31 PM ^
Here's to hoping they come out TOUGH. It took Michigan three months to figure it out last year and once they did they were nearly unstoppable.
Hopefully, they play hard and the D keeps it tight. Maybe Poole and Mathews will have big games. I think Teske is the key tonight and they need Brooks to knock down some shots as well. GO BLUE!!!
(Michigan fans need to get on the ball, there's a little bit too much negativity and indifference on here for a program coming off a run to the finals)
BEAT THEY ASS ON THREE. 1...2...3...
November 14th, 2018 at 5:37 PM ^
Hoping we keep it respectable. But if not, no major concerns. Good for the young guys to get this type of competition early. Beilein teams always improve a lot by year end so gonna watch with interest but not bated breath.
GO BLUE!!
November 14th, 2018 at 5:43 PM ^
Michigan's 3 point shooting has been abysmal and I don't see it being all that great this whole season (that is not based on these past two games either, rather the last two games and the returning players from last year). But I am afraid they will still put up 25 threes while only making 6 or so.
I think Nova controls this game from start to finish and wins in the teens. I hope I am wrong though
November 14th, 2018 at 6:01 PM ^
Not expecting much gonna treat this like UNC last year. Anything closer is gravy. A win and we got a turkey dinner
November 14th, 2018 at 6:25 PM ^
I’m feeling something like a 57-44 loss tonight with some great defense/terrible shooting. I’ve learned not to panic in the beginning of the season though...
November 14th, 2018 at 7:27 PM ^
Lol I hope nobody sees this comment....
November 14th, 2018 at 6:31 PM ^
This place looks loud
November 14th, 2018 at 6:36 PM ^
Let's keep dunking ok?
November 14th, 2018 at 6:37 PM ^
Ignas, nice!!
November 14th, 2018 at 6:39 PM ^
Wow, great start. The D is just so damn impressive, they are one step ahead of Nova every possession.
November 14th, 2018 at 6:44 PM ^
Agreed. The rotation is fast, especially on the wing.
November 14th, 2018 at 6:39 PM ^
Nothing like a high profile basketball matchup to bridge the gap to Saturday! GO BLUE! what a time to be a Wolverine fan!
November 14th, 2018 at 6:41 PM ^
Iggy playing some D so far.. very nice
November 14th, 2018 at 6:43 PM ^
I'm stuck at school doing parent teacher conferences, Nova's gametracker thing says they're missing a lot of layups? Is that true or is it more Teske is altering a lot of shots even if he's not blocking them?
November 14th, 2018 at 6:45 PM ^
Everything’s contested
November 14th, 2018 at 7:01 PM ^
D looks really good right now. Ignas is 1 n done in my opinion, or may leave next year.
November 14th, 2018 at 6:45 PM ^
7-7 in the paint, 0-4 from 3
keep driving it!
November 14th, 2018 at 6:47 PM ^
Have some faith you negative nancies!!
November 14th, 2018 at 6:49 PM ^
Defense has been great so far!
November 14th, 2018 at 6:50 PM ^
The little white guy for Villinova is hard to guard. He's their biggest weapon so far. Other than that UM has locked them down.
November 14th, 2018 at 6:52 PM ^
Looks like lots of Brooks family and friends behind the bench tonight.
November 14th, 2018 at 6:57 PM ^
They said his dad was in attendance so I assume some more of the troops are there as well
November 14th, 2018 at 7:01 PM ^
There were some 55 jerseys behind the bench.
November 14th, 2018 at 6:54 PM ^
hll yeah Eli
November 14th, 2018 at 6:56 PM ^
Matthews looks good in ISO
November 14th, 2018 at 6:58 PM ^
wow -- did not expect to flip the game on and see a SIXTEEN point lead!
November 14th, 2018 at 6:59 PM ^
if the lead lessens, you will be asked to leave.
you've been warned.
November 14th, 2018 at 7:03 PM ^
kindly leave.
November 14th, 2018 at 7:04 PM ^
wait bb dnt go
November 14th, 2018 at 6:59 PM ^
Simpson should not be taking that three. I can't believe Beilein still hasn't pounded that into him yet.
His drive has been killer tonight though. Maybe the occasional terrible three is what he needs to open up that drive to the hoop?
November 14th, 2018 at 7:00 PM ^
Maybe he got around that guy again just now.
November 14th, 2018 at 6:59 PM ^
Love the attitude the team playing with tonight
November 14th, 2018 at 6:59 PM ^
keep it up
November 14th, 2018 at 7:00 PM ^
This defense is legit. That’s not a surprise, but everything is contested, every pass is made difficult. If they can get Poole and Iggy to be able to knock down 3s consistently, they’ll be good.
November 14th, 2018 at 7:00 PM ^
This is what you need to do to win on the road. If they can get better at threes with a few shooters watch out.
Defense is fantastic.
November 14th, 2018 at 7:01 PM ^
Michigan is doing exactly what I thought Nova would do, and Nova is doing exactly what I thought Michigan would do.
November 14th, 2018 at 7:01 PM ^
They should review that last drive, Simpson was tripped a la nick ward bullshit
November 14th, 2018 at 7:02 PM ^
I just turned it on 5 min ago. Like what I've seen, and the scoreboard